Technician, Monitor

One Brooklyn Health•New York, NY

About The Position

Responsible for the continuous monitoring of the Central Monitor Unit, documentation of the rhythm strips, and timely reporting of rhythm changes to nurse or physician. Responsible for tasks/activities related to daily maintenance of the Monitoring Unit and area.

Requirements

High School Graduate/GED or equivalent required.
Math, and computer skills.
Works as a team player.
Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
Excellent oral and communication skills
Excellent attention to details
Decision making and problem solving
Able to see, hear, read and write in English
Ability to fully utilize OBH's electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position as required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association, required.
Basic Arrhythmia or Dysrhythmia Class with Certificate, required.
Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
Manual and finger dexterity
Hand and eye coordination
Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds
Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Frequently sitting at desk working on computer

Nice To Haves

College education desirable.
Monitor Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the nursing inter-shift report data gathering.
Makes rounds on all monitored patients to check their leads, skin integrity and monitor settings.
Perform tasks/activities to ensure maximum accuracy and clarity of rhythm on oscilloscope.
Maintain safety mechanisms in place as per Hospital policy and procedure.
Monitor the Central Monitoring Unit and maintains a log to document the rhythm analysis for each monitored patient. This analysis should include at least the rate, rhythm, PR interval, QT interval, and rhythm interpretation.
Report to nurse of any changes in rate or rhythm as soon as identified.
Troubleshoot monitoring problems and performs corrective actions. Refer to nurse or Bio-Med Department as needed.
Obtain a 12 lead EKG as assigned by nurse or physician.
Document rhythm strips as per unit routines during emergency code procedure, or as instructed by nurse or physician.
Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the Central Monitoring environment by performing housekeeping chores as needed.
Maintain adequate monitoring supplies such as electrode gel, leads, EKG paper, etc.
Check the EKG machines, defibrillators and external pacemaker to ensure cleanliness and readiness for use.
Perform related duties as assigned by Nurse-in-Charge.